Son of Graziano and Josephine Giordano of New York City.
He attended the School of Industrial Arts (High School of Art and Design) in New York City.
He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Giordano-Thomas and Dawn Giordano-Arrington both of Palm Coast, Florida, and his son, Richard Giordano Jr. of Stratford, Connecticut and two grandchildren.
Palm Coast, Florida, still drawing and inking comics and custom commissioned artwork to this day! (May 2008)